Option to force Wallpaper refresh on start/coming out of sleep/hibernation

[TheAndyMac]

As the background sometimes reverts to a black background after coming out of sleep, it would be great to have the app to automatically refresh the wallpaper when coming out of sleep/hibernation and after power on/restart.

As an initial workaround to make this scenario easier, maybe move the Refresh Wallpaper context option on the tray to being at the top level.

[t1m0thyj]

@TheAndyMac WDD already attempts to detect when PC resumes from sleep, but it seems the method being used isn't always reliable. There is also a background timer that runs every 60 seconds to make sure the wallpaper isn't out of date.

I've switched to a more reliable approach and moved the Refresh Wallpaper menu item. Please try this build of WDD: https://github.com/t1m0thyj/WinDynamicDesktop/actions/runs/17350024387

[TheAndyMac]

Ok, trying the MSIX x64 build (as currently have the store installed version, so assume this is the best option) on the machine where I have seen this most. Unfortunately, this comes back with a certificate error - and even with Developer Mode switched on, it refuses to allow installation of this MSIX.

[t1m0thyj]

Unfortunately dev builds of the Store app are difficult to test without me joining Microsoft Store's official beta testing program.

I believe you'd either need to install this self-signed certificate on your machine, or try the portable EXE build instead.

[t1m0thyj]

There is an issue with the detection of power events that I added, it's not any more reliable yet. Looking into it.

[TheAndyMac]

Thanks - I'll wait until the next build and then try with the self-signed certificate (or the portable EXE build)

[t1m0thyj]

Sorry for the delay - can you try with the beta (or this build if you want a self-signed Store app)?

[TheAndyMac]

Thanks. Installed on the PC that had the most issues with coming out of standby - moved Refresh menu item working fine, will report back after a few days use. Regards Andrew Macaulay From: Timothy Johnson ***@***.***> Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:02 PM To: t1m0thyj/WinDynamicDesktop ***@***.***> Cc: Andrew Macaulay ***@***.***>; Mention ***@***.***> Subject: Re: [t1m0thyj/WinDynamicDesktop] Option to force Wallpaper refresh on start/coming out of sleep/hibernation (Issue #657) [https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/22344007?s=20&v=4]t1m0thyj left a comment (t1m0thyj/WinDynamicDesktop#657)<#657 (comment)> Sorry for the delay - can you try with the beta<https://github.com/t1m0thyj/WinDynamicDesktop/releases/tag/v5.7.0-beta.1> (or this build<https://github.com/t1m0thyj/WinDynamicDesktop/actions/runs/19452020159> if you want a self-signed Store app)? - Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub<#657 (comment)>, or unsubscribe<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/ADBRBRWK4L6PGOKRJZPL5LL35WUSZAVCNFSM6AAAAACFA5VW7SVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHMZTKNJXGY2DOOJYGE>. You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: ***@***.******@***.***>>

[TheAndyMac]

After 2 weeks - still sometimes not refreshing on one specific PC (Intel Arc-based, in case the GPU/driver may be a factor), but definitely more reliable than previously - and the easier access to refresh makes this overall a much better experience. Thanks.

Happy to close this specific issue as improved and mitigated - or can leave it open if you still have work/ideas you were planning to improve it further in the future.

[TheAndyMac]

Hi, not sure if I replied to this (apologies if repeating myself). This is definitely better, although not 100% - and the context menu makes this easier anyway. Is this going to go "gold" and come through the Store update at some point soon? Regards Andrew Macaulay From: Timothy Johnson ***@***.***> Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:02 PM To: t1m0thyj/WinDynamicDesktop ***@***.***> Cc: Andrew Macaulay ***@***.***>; Mention ***@***.***> Subject: Re: [t1m0thyj/WinDynamicDesktop] Option to force Wallpaper refresh on start/coming out of sleep/hibernation (Issue #657) [https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/22344007?s=20&v=4]t1m0thyj left a comment (t1m0thyj/WinDynamicDesktop#657)<#657 (comment)> Sorry for the delay - can you try with the beta<https://github.com/t1m0thyj/WinDynamicDesktop/releases/tag/v5.7.0-beta.1> (or this build<https://github.com/t1m0thyj/WinDynamicDesktop/actions/runs/19452020159> if you want a self-signed Store app)? - Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub<#657 (comment)>, or unsubscribe<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/ADBRBRWK4L6PGOKRJZPL5LL35WUSZAVCNFSM6AAAAACFA5VW7SVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHMZTKNJXGY2DOOJYGE>. You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: ***@***.******@***.***>>

[t1m0thyj]

Fix released in v5.7.0 and will be available on the Microsoft Store as soon as the new version gets approved.